Aaron and I frequent Cracker Barrel – we have favorite seats, servers and sides – but this dinner was extra-memorable. It just so happened that the CB management team was meeting at the corner of the restaurant adjacent to where my car was parked, and they took notice of her “Sara Smiles Joy Rides” emblems, and googled to see what it was all about.

Instead of receiving a check, we received this card, and our meals cost-free. A precious reminder that people take notice, even when you don't expect it...#peoplematter

What you do matters

It’s something we all need to hear, sometimes even on our best days. “Joy rides” are a grassroots effort to honor people…just because. They’re spontaneous, authentic gestures, that anyone can execute – all you need is a willing heart, some creativity and hopefully a cell phone to capture the moment.